News

News

FAMU students still prey to iRattler schemes

The Florida A&M Department of Public Safety is still investigating a case in August where students had their private iRattler accounts hacked. Authorities will not disclose the number of students affected from this bank fraud. However, Shane Williams, a student at FAMU discovered he was not the only victim in […]

News

FAMU gear hits No.1 in sales

Florida A&M University has been ranked No. 1, for the third year, when it comes to HBCU’s and the selling of its licensed merchandise. According to the Collegiate License Company, FAMU’s sales have increased by 25 percent in the last fiscal year.  The profit from the licensed selling […]

News

Board of Trustees breaks down finances

President James Ammons deferred a bonus of more than $80,000 at the recent Board of Trustees meeting after accepting a bonus of more than $100,000 last year. The meeting began with the introduction of board members and distinguished guests. Among the guest was trustee and FAMU SGA President Gallop […]

News

More iRattler victims

The Florida A&M Department of Public Safety is still investigating a case in August where students had their private iRattler accounts hacked. Authorities will not disclose the number of students affected from this bank fraud. However, Shane Williams, a student at FAMU discovered he was not the only victim […]

News

Housing fines continue to cost students

Palmetto Phase III residents came home last week to find a sign taped to their doors. Students were told to attend a mandatory meeting in the facility’s assembly room Tuesday night, provide an excused absence allowance from the resident director or face a $75 fine. In the Residence Life guidebook, […]

News

Parking amnesty period comes to an end

It’s now open season for parking tickets on Florida A&’M’s campus as the unofficial grace period has ended. Students must avoid a number of violations to keep them from paying a hefty ticket including parking in a service area to obstructing traffic, both $25 fines. The Parking and Traffic Regulations […]

News

FAMU prepares students for the Atlanta Classic

Ninety dollars is a seat on the student government bus, a hotel room and tickets to the FAMU- Tennessee State University Classic game. “SGA does not make any money from the students participating in the ATL Classic,” said Morris Hawkins coordinator of budget for the Student Government Association According to […]

News

Pharmacy building construction underway

Phase II of the Pharmacy Building, a 65,000 square feet structure will cost more than $ 30 million. This semester, rattlers have seen several buildings on campus revamped and constructed, such as Tucker and Jones Halls.  As construction begins on another educational building, students are excited for the benefits. “I’m […]

News

African-American men lead in prostate cancer

#8220;Foreign born black men are expected to have a 7.8 percent longer life expectancy than native born,” said University of Florida Professor of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy Folakemi T. Odedima, Ph.D. With a 54.5 percent mortality rate, African American men lead in the number of cases in prostate cancer.  FAMU’s […]

News

Tucker Hall receives an official unveiling

On Wednesday, the newly renovated Tucker Hall was made official. At noon, President James Ammons, Chancellor Frank Brogan and Chair of the Board of Trustees William Jennings began the ceremony by cutting the orange and green ribbon that blocked the buildings entrance. The crowd applauded and then made its way […]